Petrosini the Italian Detective Fights the Black Hand
The Italian squad chief Joseph Petrosini discusses the Black Hand threat in New York, urging enlightened immigration and civic education. He describes weapons like filigreed disguises and stilettos used by criminals, warns of dynamite attacks, and calls for vigilant community effort to end the era of rustic brigandage among Italian newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrosini
New York Times
Secret’ Service
Police Department of
New York
Joseph Petrosini
Pollen
Mulberry Street
Petrouini
Allittle Italy
Ctalgn
Petrosin
Orginal
Bic
Republic
Italy
Mat
Tawlesa
Elm Street
Black Ham Society
Ech Black J
Petrogat
Black Hand Society
Bodkin
Black Hand
Sicily
Billy
Mott Street
Steamboat the Outlaw Horse and the Western Bronco Busters
Clayton Danks recalls Steamboat the notorious bucker and the legend of Wyoming bronco-busters. The piece profiles endured bucking, rider skill, and famous outfits like the Flying U, naming riders Norton and Brennan and describing the horse’s brutal ground-eating drops and the culture of tame and exhibition horses in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forts
Steamboat
New York
Otto Ploeger
Wyoming
Otto
Lion
Bishop Elebert Talbot
Plains
West
Catlemen
Norton
Brennan
Dne
Yellowstone
Bie Horn
Sybile
Mite High
O Hell
Two Step
Young Steamboat
Poison
Gray Eagle
Manmade
Andy
Aldo
Homeless Dog Follows Kind Woman Through New York Streets
A homeless dog in New York, thin and hopeful, trails a young woman along Warren Street toward Broadway. The patient animal, though hungry and worn, maintains dignity as he seeks warmth and friendship, finally stopping when she gently signals him away and resumes his lonely search through the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gwillping
Warren Street
Nori River
Broadway
Warren
Ate
Airlene
Livingstone to Press Complaint Against New York Cotton Exchange
Representative Livingstone of Georgia says he will pursue action before the Bureau of Corporations if the Postmaster General does not act on the New York Cotton Exchange. He claims the exchange violates its charter by not holding sufficient cotton and cites possible grounds for District Attorney Jerome to indict. He notes President Hubbard’s assertion of no postal jurisdiction and suggests a House resolution if the Commissioner refuses to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
Corporations Bureau
Georgia
New York Cotton Exchange
United States
Bureau of’ Corporation
Exchange
Jerome
New York
Sta
Post-office Department
Commissioner of Corporations
Bureau of Corporations
Standard Ol
The
Beef Trust
Quanah Parker and Washakie Tales From Old West Chiefs
A long illustrated reminiscence about Quanah Parker, his bank misadventure in Dallas, and his interactions with Charley Goodnight. It contrasts Parker's fame with banking unfamiliarity, plus Washakie’s measured diplomacy, a tale of a saddle gift from the Great Father, and a note on Indian responses to alcohol with humorous anecdotes of miners and traders in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah Parker
Mount Scott
Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma
Lawton, Okie, Bank
American Cattlemen's Association
Dallas
Tex
Barr
Quanah
Charles Goodnight
Panhandle
Hig Herd
Charley
Jim
Mr. Goodnight
Hie Equin
Harrison
Washington
Cattlemen’s Convention
Gen. Harrison
Goodnight
Parker
Old Washakle
Wydming
West
Washakie
Axe
Chist Washakie
Buck
Lander
Wyo
Ike
Tey
Savage
Kashayle
Colorado
Noland
Friction in Commission Stirs Railroad Rate Probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces internal strife after enlargement by Roosevelt. Four old members remained while three new appointees aggressive on policy clash with established norms. Disputes over aims of investigations into the Harriman railroad empire surface amid efforts to overhaul rate regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
New York Herald
Interstate Commerce Commission
Develon
Messrs. Knapp
Prouty
Clements
Cockrell
Roosevelt
Messrs
Harlan
Illnois
Clark
Lawe
Lane
California
Commission
Saia
Harriman
New York
Chicago
Washington
Capitol
Southern Pacific
Atchison Stock
Als Associates
Congress
Ths
Swamp-Root offer and Harriman commission note
Readers may obtain a free sample bottle of Swamp Root, a kidney and bladder remedy, by mail with accompanying information. The ad lists numerous symptoms and benefits, while a Washington Post note discusses ongoing Harriman inquiry delays, commission tensions, and political pressure from the President.
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Washington Sunday Post
Progressive Washington Edition to showcase city growth
The Washington Post plans a forthcoming Progressive Washington Edition detailing industrial, commercial, financial and political life. It will feature public buildings, parks, boulevards, and street scenes with photographs of prominent figures who shaped the city. The compilation aims to document past and present achievements and project a prosperous future for Greater Washington.
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Cowboys
Cotton Exchange
Ghief Quanah
Cook Inlet
States
Trading Post
Seattle
Dr. Kilmers
Binghamton, N
Hostetter
Keystone, Ind
Mr. Cyrus Marsh
Westmoreland, Kans
Washington Post
Politi
Cal Fields
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